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Scene - Cheese Cake Cafe

The girls are walking towards the cafe, "I can't believe Mr. Psyche would give the directing to that stupid Asian boy." Nicole said when the three laughed, "What?! I can say it I am asian too."

"Come on Nics, Ivan is a good director too. You must give some others a chance." Rose said.

"Are you taking their side?!" Nicole was furious.

"No, I am just defending people who can't defend for themselves. At the moment." Rose replied

"I don't care if Ivan is a good director. I want this project because it's Hamilton." She said getting sad.

"Oh, I am sorry Nics." Lee said putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Why? What's with Hamilton?" Zho asked completely clueless about the connection the other girls have.

"It's a Broadway musical that my little sister loves. I want her to be here and see the musical." Nics explained.

As they got there the crew beat them to it, "Well, what do you know the Skylark sisters." Luke teased Nicole was now firing with rage

"I don't care. I am going to get that project if it's the last thing I do." Nicole said when Jean pulled her to a different place.

"Okay, Sorry for what my crew is acting. We'll gladly give you the project." Ivan said walking towards Nicole.

"I don't believe you." Nicole replied crossing her arms.

"If you sing for us here at this cafe." Oliver said.

"Bunch of pigs!!" She said and walking away. Zhonya went in front of the guys.

"What's your deal? Is it enough that you stole something important for her that you need to mock her with it too? You should be ashamed." Zhonya said when Jonathan chuckled.

"Newbie, doesn't like you guys." He said crossing his arm.

"How can one play be important for her?" Oliver said when Ivan was thinking.

"Give me one good reason why I need to drop the project?" Ivan was now the one crossing his arms.

"It's for her sisters guys." Lee said looking slightly down with Rose and Jean.

"Is it? No?" Oliver was feeling a little guilty now. The girls nod and looked at them all, but the guys dodges their looks.

"Yeah, It's typical Nics. Sisters." Ivan said and walking to his bag and calling someone.

"But, how can we get the actors for the play?" Jane asked when Zhonya smirk.

Nicole was on her phone, "I know it's a bummer." She said.

"It's fine sis, there are plenty of days for that play. Besides, I can't come that day. I still have my residency at the hospital." Her sister, Neil, Said.

"Okay, Just checking in. Tell mom and dad I say hi." She said smiling.

"Yeah, will do take care." Neil said.

"You too." And they both hanged up.

"So much for Hamilton watch. It's staying on the bucket list." Nicole talked to herself. Then meditate, "Om... Om... Om..." She was meditating and breathing in and out slowly while chanting that.

"You know that's not how to summon me." It was Oliver.

"What? Came here to gloat? I have no time Olive garden." She said and not looking at him.

"Actually to apologize." He said when Nicole slowly turned and chuckled.

"You know you should be Hamilton, with that acting you'll go far." She said in a sarcastic way.

"Hey, I'll take it as a compliment." He said putting his one hand on his hips.

"Don't bother. I'm not interested anymore." She said and about to go back in the cafe.

"Why?" He asked holding her wrist.

"Let go or I'll break your arm." Nicole threaten.

"Not unless you tell me why not?" Oliver was threatening back. When she held his hand, tried to twist it yet Oliver reversed it, her hand was on behind her and she was now locked but the neck and hand.

"Why do you care Salad bar?" Nicole was trying her best to break free.

"Why are you changing decisions all of the sudden? Answer that and maybe I'll let you go." Oliver said yet she was still trying to break free and not talking.

"Why do you guys always make it hard? All I wanted to do was to be perfect." She said sad, she wasn't crying but if she did cry it would be heart breaking for Oliver. He has a soft spot for girl tears. Couldn't handle them. "Why do you guys always make it so damn hard?" She stopped struggling and putting her one free arm down and looked down. Oliver let go and Nicole was just standing there.

"Then there's your problem. You strive to be perfect, that's why it's hard. It's not us. It's your own doing." Oliver said and putting both hands in his hoodie.

"Fine, but tell Ivan he can have the project. My sister isn't going anyway." She said and about to walk in and Oliver followed. Before she opens tbe door she stopped and half smiled at Oliver, "Thanks Ryan." She said and walking inside. Leaving Oliver surprised.

"Hey, Asian face." Nicole yelled and Ivan looked at her.

"You racist bruh?" Marcel said about to stand up.

"Oh, don't get your panties in a twist. I am asian too." She said and looked back at Ivan, "You can have it. Hamilton is too good for me anyway." she said when Ivan stopped her.

"Actually, I called Mr. Psyche and dropped the project and ask for you to have it." He said.

"Really? Why?" Nicole was surprised and smirk.

"Well, I have my reason." He replied and Nicole crossed her arms and turned.

"Nah, I don't want it anymore. She ain't coming dude." Nicole said and walking back to the girls. Apparently Zhonya was now serving the tables.

"So, what happened? Did he bite?" Lee asked Nicole about her encounter with Ivan.

"What? No, I discussed about the play and decided he can have it." Nicole said when she received a phone call from Mr. Psyche. She answered and a little happy Psyche replied.

"Okay, fine you can direct the Hamilton. Problem is you need actors, so tomorrow you are excused for you need to find the actors." Mr. Psyche said.

"But, Mr. Psyche Evan can have the play. What changed your mind?" She asked.

"Oh you know things happened. So if you don't want to do the play and Evan doesn't want to do the play, I have to cancel it." He said in a convincing tone. In reality he was just guilt tripping her.

"Look, Mr. Psyche fine. I'll do it. Plus I might just have the people for the actors." She said looking at the crew and her friends.

"Okay, but they need to audition for their part." Mr. Psyche said and they both hanged up.

"I know that face, you are not going back to those guys and ask them a favor. They might be our friends but we are not that close." Jane said.

"So what? Evan was the one who wanted Hamilton in the first place. Might be fitting to bring him." Nicole said and then smirk.

"Hi girls, Do you have any order?" Zhonya finally went over to them and Nicole rushed to the crew's table.

"One bucket of ice." Jane said.

"One towel." Lee replied.

"And a lot of water. Like a tank of water." Rose was the last one to answer. They are all watching Nicole talk to Ohm, and Evan. They both nod and went back to their table.

"What was that all about?" Jean asked a little confused about what happened.

"Oh, Nothing Ohmwrecker was the one who help me come back here. I was just saying thanks." She lied.

"What do you want?" Zhonya asked knowing this isn't some cafe thing it's a What-do-you-want-us-to-do? question.

"Can you guys come and try to audition for the Skylark sisters? Or be my actresses for the play? Please?" Nicole begged.

"Okay, I'll be Angelica." Jane said.

"Okay, then I'll be Elizabeth." Jean said.

"Let's go! I can be an extra. I don't actually know Hamilton." Rose said when they all agreed.

When a woman went to Zhonya, "Hey, Zho. Can you cover for me? I am still not feeling well. I swear. After that I'll make it up to you I promise." She said.

Zhonya nodded. She smiled and thanked her when Zhonya went up to the stage and is about to sing. She didn't notice that her friends and the crew was paying attention. She just saw the front row they are not having any care to the person singing.

"Hi everyone, Hannah couldn't make it so I'll be covering for her I hope you enjoy." Zhonya said when she nodded and the music started playing.

"Merrily we fall out of line, out of line.

I'd fall anywhere with you

I'm by your side.

Swinging in the rain

Humming melodies.

We're not going anywhere until we freeze.

I'm not afraid anymore

I'm not afraid."

Zhonya was trying to feel love, when the smiles of her friends came to mind. So everyone felt loved, well everyone who was listening.

"Forever is a long time

But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.

Tell me everyday

I get to wake up to that smile.

I wouldn't mind it at all.

I wouldn't mind it at all.

Carefully we'll place for our destiny.

You came and you took this heart

And set it free.

Every word you write and sing is so warm to me

So warm to me.

I'm torn, I'm torn.

To be right where you are.

I'm not afraid anymore.

I'm not afraid.

Forever is a long time.

But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.

Tell me everyday

I get to wake up to that smile.

I wouldn't mind it at all.

I wouldn't mind it at all.

You so know me.

Pinch me gently.

I can hardly breathe.

Forever is a long, long time.

But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.

Tell me, everyday I get to wake up to that smile.

I wouldn't mind it at all

I wouldn't mind it at all"

When the song ended and everyone clapped making Zhonya surprised and laughed.